Pink Eye Is In The Air!!
The St. Catherine Municipal Corporation (SCMC) joins with the Ministry of Health (MOH) in advising persons to be vigilant and be on the alert as an outbreak of conjunctivitis, otherwise known as Pink Eye Virus has been reported in some communities.
According to the MOH and in light of these reports, it has given a warning to members of the public to be cautious.
The signs and symptoms of pink eye include:
redness of eyes, itchy and/or burning eyes; grainy feeling in the eyes and hypersensitivity to light.
To avoid being infected:
- Do not share eye makeup, eye drops, wash rags, towels and pillowcases.
- Refrain from coming into contact with individuals who have pink eye
-Wash hands often
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Winston De La Haye is cautioning the public to take preventative steps to decrease their risk of becoming infected with conjunctivitis and urging those who are affected to have their condition managed appropriately by a physician and avoid spreading to others.